On Wednesday, the Denver Nuggets face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a crucial Western Conference showdown. Both teams have won six of their last ten games, with Denver recently edging out Los Angeles in a close 131-126 game. LeBron James remains sidelined, shifting the spotlight to Luka Doncic, who now leads the Lakers. On the Nuggets' side, Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, is expected to be a pivotal force. The Nuggets are slight favorites, sitting at -2 with a money line of -130, while the Lakers hold a +110 line. The over/under for the game is set at 234.

For fantasy players seeking prop bets, the SportsLine Projection Model offers valuable insights. Notably, Doncic's prop for total points, rebounds, and assists is set at 50.5, and the model predicts he will finish below that mark with a projected 45.2. Jokic's scoring prop is at 27.5, and similarly, the model expects him to finish under, projecting 26 points. Christian Braun stands out with an over/under of 4.5 rebounds, a line the model believes he will surpass. This matchup presents intriguing possibilities for prop betting and fantasy lineup decisions.